Quercus suber Cork oak (Fagaceae) Evergreen tree

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Quercus suber
Cork oak
Evergreen tree
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The Quercus suber plant species is found in S. Europe to N. Africa. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Cork oak.

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Latin Name:  Quercus suber
Common Name:  Cork oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:  15

Habitat:  Siliceous hills on the littoral[89].

Medicinal Information: Any galls produced on the tree are strongly astringent and can be used in the treatment of haemorrhages, chronic diarrhoea, dysentery etc[4].

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